Beyond foodscapes: considering geographies of Indigenous well-being.
Direct associations between food and health have been pursued traditionally through nutrition and health policy studies; however, geography has much to offer in providing a disciplinary context that can support a critique of this literature and the recognition of the critical significance of broader associations between culture, environment and well-being. This paper explores the potential of these opportunities by reviewing existing interests in food geographies and the wider attention being given to geographies of health and well-being. We then turn to consider dimensions of Indigenous life, health and well-being and we highlight the complex intersection of people, place and 'nature-culture' relations. In particular, we propose the need to move beyond a foodscape approach and suggest how a more culturally complex reading of food and food practices may be made to enhance research and policy concerning Indigenous health and well-being.
Panelli
Ruth
R
Department of Geography, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK. Electronic address: r.panelli@ucl.ac.uk.
Tipa
Gail
G
Tipa and Associates, P.O. Box 279, Mosgiel, Dunedin, New Zealand. Electronic address: gtipa@xtra.co.nz.
D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005523:Food Supply; D005843:Geography; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand; D018673:Nutrition Policy